Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar If you are an employer who is trying to comply with federal and South Carolina state laws regarding your health plan, this is your chance to talk to both federal and South Carolina state regulators at the same time in the same place. The Department of Labor is teaming up with the South Carolina Department of Insurance to bring you practical information, helpful tips and clarification on South Carolina and federal health benefits laws. A representative from the Department of the Treasury will join us.

West Columbia

SC

EBSA

Sep 14
to Sep 15, 2015

Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar If you are an employer who is trying to comply with federal and Pennsylvania state laws regarding your health plan, this is your chance to talk to both federal and Pennsylvania state regulators at the same time in the same place. The Department of Labor is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to bring you practical information, helpful tips and clarification on Pennsylvania and federal health benefits laws. A representative from the Department of the Treasury will join us.

Philadelphia

PA

EBSA

Aug 11
,
2015

Section 503 and VEVRAA Updates/OFCCP’s Revised Supply & Service Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Los Angeles District Office in collaboration with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Santa Barbara District will provide updates on changes to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and VEVRAA for federal contractors and sub-contractors. Further this event includes a presentation on the OFCCP’s revised scheduling letter, itemized listing, and related changes. DOR will provide a presentation on “Disability Awareness and Recruiting”. There is no charge and parking is free. Please RSVP to (805) 560.8150 or swade@dor.ca.gov.

Santa Barbara

CA

OFCCP

Aug 19
,
2015

OFCCP Directive 306 - Joint Event with OFCCP and The Cara Program The Cara Program (Chicago, IL) prepares and inspires motivated individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and strengthen communities. The Cara Program will host OFCCP’s presentation of Directive 306, “Complying with Nondiscrimination Provisions: Criminal Record Restrictions and Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin”.

Chicago

IL

OFCCP

Aug 12
,
2015

An OFCCP Audit Through the Eyes of An Investigator Please join the New Orleans District Office for an informative workshop in which the presenters will discuss "An OFCCP Audit through the Eyes of an Investigator." "This interactive program will clarify certain procedures and correct common misconceptions." All information presented is grounded in OFCCP regulations and the Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM). The presenters will discuss the Pre-Evaluation, the Desk Audit Process, the Onsite Evaluation, the Offsite Analysis, how we close a Compliance Evaluation, and how we communicate during the Evaluation.
Please contact Zania Lewis at 504-589-6575 or lewis.zania@dol.gov to reserve your seat.

New Orleans

LA

OFCCP

Sep 24
,
2015

OFCCP's Supply and Service Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing The New Orleans District Office is hosting a workshop especially designed for federal contractors and sub-contractor to gain an understanding of the revised scheduling letter, itemized listing, and related changes.
Please contact Zania Lewis at 504-589-6575 or lewis.zania@dol.gov to reserve your seat.

New Orleans

LA

OFCCP

Aug 6
,
2015

OFCCP: Compliance Assistance Webinar - New Section 503 and VEVRAA Requirements Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Seattle District Office for a compliance assistance webinar the on new Section 503 and VEVRAA requirements. There will be a Q&A session following the presentation.
Registration for the event can be submitted via e-mail at hschoepp@esd.wa.gov or by phone at (509) 532-3101. For accommodation requests, please contact Hanna Schoepp.

Spokane

WA

OFCCP

Aug 11
to Aug 13, 2015

EXCEL Conference - Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws EEOC's 18th Annual EXCEL Conference (Examining Conflict in Employment Law) is a three day training program designed exclusively for private sector and state and local employees covering a wide range of EEO topics. The training seminar which is being held in Washington, D.C. begins with presentations by Charlayne Hunter-Gault (award winning journalist and civil rights advocate) and EEOC’s Chair Jenny R. Yang. U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez will discuss the current state of civil rights in the U.S. OFCCP Director, Patricia Shiu will present an OFCCP update focusing on OFCCP’s LGBT enforcement, new guidance on sex discrimination and OFCCP’s and EEOC’s cooperative efforts. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx will discuss interconnected civil rights issues of the future. EEOC General Counsel David Lopez as well as Commissioner Chair Feldblum and Victoria Lipnic will also be presenting workshops. Representatives from EEOC, OFCCP, Wage and Hour Division, NLRB, Office of Special Counsel and private attorneys will address such issues as recent developments on pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, wage claims, social media, litigation, arrest and conviction policies and national origin and immigration issues.

Washington

DC

OFCCP

Aug 18
,
2015

OFCCP - Compliance Assistance for Construction Contractors Federal construction contractor and subcontractor representatives are invited to join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Columbus Area Office for an informative presentation about compliance with affirmative action and equal opportunity laws enforced by OFCCP. We will discuss EEO/AA obligations, recordkeeping requirements, and the OFCCP auditing process. The event is free; however, seating is limited. Please RSVP today with Reed Ratliff at (614)-469-5831 or by email at Ratliff.Reed@dol.gov

Columbus

OH

OFCCP

Aug 6
,
2015

Good Faith Efforts Required by OFCCP Federal supply and service contractor representatives are invited to join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Orange Area Office for a presentation emphasizing good faith efforts to help achieve exceptional results in the recruitment of qualified minority, female, individuals with disabilities and veteran job applicants. Attendance is free but reservations are required due to limited seating. For more information and/or to RSVP please contact Kim Williams at Williams.Kimberly.A@dol.gov or 714-621-1631.

Orange

CA

OFCCP

Aug 6
,
2015

AA/EEO Construction 16-Steps for Compliance Please join the Houston District Office for a presentation on EEO/AA compliance as a construction contractor. Participants will receive a detailed presentation on what construction contractors need to know in order to stay in compliance with the 16 affirmative action steps enforced by OFCCP. Additional time will be reserved at the end of the event to answer specific questions regarding the information presented and/or related issues.

Houston

TX

OFCCP

Sep 10
,
2015

Everything About Adverse Impact Analysis Please join the Houston District Office for an informative presentation designed to answer questions and address issues associated with adverse impact analysis. The presenters will cover: What is adverse impact? Who is affected? Why is the impact analysis used? What period of time should be covered? What records are required for analysis? How is the impact ratio calculated? How is the impact ratio analysis used? Additional time will be reserved at the end of the event to answer specific questions regarding the information presented and/or related issues.

Houston

TX

OFCCP

Sep 10
,
2015

Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Construction Please join the Houston District Office for a presentation designed to provide federal construction contractors/sub-contractors with a basic understanding of the regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-4.A must for all federal construction contractors and subcontractors.This presentation will assist the construction contractor in understanding its EEO obligations, recordkeeping requirements, and the OFCCP auditing process. Additional time will be reserved at the end of the event to answer questions regarding the information presented and/or related issues.

Free Seminar: Understanding Subminimum Wages under Section 14(c) of the FLSA The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer a free seminar in Nashville, TN on August 13, 2015 to assist employers and community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) in complying with Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Guardians and family members of workers with disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend as well. There is no fee to attend this conference; however, space is limited.
The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
If you wish to attend, please follow the registration prompt. You will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Nashville seminar, please contact Katie Turner-Pouchie at Turner-Pouchie.Katie@dol.gov.